Antoni takes 12th place in high jump at state meet

Members of the Otter Tail Central track team competed at the state track meet at St. Michael-Albertville last week.

The Otter Tail Central Bulldogs wrapped up a successful 2025 track and field season with their performances at the MSHSL Class A State Meet, held at St. Michael Albertville High School. OTC had athletes qualify across multiple disciplines, the Bulldogs showcased their talent on one of the state’s biggest stages.

Kinley Bormann took 10th place in the long jump and fifth place in the triple jump at the state meet. She is just a sophomore.

Sophomore distance runner Peter Newark capped off a stellar season by placing 16th in the Class A 3200-meter final, clocking a time of 10:22.75. Newark ran an even-paced race and gained valuable experience competing against the best in Minnesota.

Senior Gabe Lindstrom qualified in the pole vault and came into the meet prepared to compete for a top spot. Unfortunately, during his first attempt, the pole he was using broke. Without a backup pole of the correct size available, Lindstrom  was forced to vault with one he had never even practiced on, thanks to another team having one at the meet. Despite the tough break, Lindstrom showed resilience and poise under pressure.

The 4×200-meter relay team of Annabelle Evavold (8th grade), Belle Bormann (10th), Myiesha Antoni (11th) and Kinley Bormann (10th) ran an impressive time of 1:46.73, which is a season best, in the preliminary round, finishing 13th overall. With all four athletes eligible to return next season, the future looks bright for this sprint relay group.

Junior Myiesha Antoni earned a 12th place finish in the high jump, clearing 5’2” in a strong and competitive field. Antoni has consistently delivered strong performances in multiple events throughout the season.

Sophomore Kinley Bormann had a full weekend, competing in three events. She placed 10th in the long jump with a mark of 17’ 1/2”, then followed that up with a fifth place finish in the triple jump, landing at 36’1”. Her consistency continues to set her apart as one of the top jumpers in the state.

This trip to state once again highlighted the dedication and potential of OTC’s athletes, but also some of the challenges the program faces. Lindstrom’s broken pole is just one example of how current resources fall short of what’s needed for safe and competitive training and competition. With 18 different events in track and field, many of which require specialized equipment, support from the community is more important than ever.

Head coach Brady Speicher said the Bulldogs are currently holding a fundraiser and every contribution can help to provide resources for the track team moving forward.